demonstration is the best technique in adult education. how does it promote learning for adults in the field?

Answer 1

Yes, much like the 70/20/10 rule this is a bit of a fallacy. Adults and children have different modes of learning. Adults learn best when the material is relevant to their needs, is based in reality, can be readily put into practice, and can be learnt at their own pace.

If you apply this to adult education events you will usually not go far wrong. Obviously practical demonstrations meet many of these needs, but adults I have taught also enjoy discovery learning, case studies, discussions and role play to name just a few. Also there are many things you can't teach through practical demonstrations - so don't get caught in the one-horse trap. Use a wide range of methods, approaches and techniques - becuase if you make it interesting you will enable people to want to learn.

Answer 2

Absolutely endorse the second answer. Every person has different learning styles. If you get hooked up on one particular style you will alienate part of your audience and they will dis-engage from the learning process.

With adult learners, the best thing to do is ask them how they like to learn, and then try to incorporate as many of the their learning styles as possible into each session. Remember the twenty minute rule for maintaining attention.

Answer 3

In demonstration, 90% of lesson is retained by learner especially adult. by hearing and doing, 30% retained; hearing 20%; and reading 10% retained.